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Do you agree with the large python ban that takes effect March 23, 2012

	Yes. There are too many large pythons loose in Florida's Everglades
	Yes. Invasive pythons can wreak havoc on native wildlife
	No. This ban won't matter much because there are already an abundant number of large pythons that are captive bred
	No. This is America and we should be free to breed and sell these snakes where we want to

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Feeding Crickets

A quick tip on including crickets in your reptile's diet.

When feeding crickets to insect-eating reptiles and amphibians, don't overfeed so there are still crickets wandering the cage a couple of hours after feeding. Crickets have been known to nibble the toes of delicate herp species, causing damage or even loss of digits.

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Same holds true when feeding rodents to snakes or other reptiles. If they don't eat the rodent right away remove the rodent. They can leave nasty bites that can be fatal.

Alex, Greenwood, IN
Posted: 3/1/2009 6:45:07 AM

I found that out the hard way a few years ago. A cricket started to chew a hole in the back of one of my lizards. Luckily, it healed itself within a few sheds with a little dab of neosporin.

Chris, Tucson, AZ
Posted: 11/7/2008 9:42:04 AM

great advice!

edward, greenfield, IN
Posted: 12/27/2007 5:00:49 AM

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